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Important Update: 1/30/2023
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Dangers in Cyber Stalking and GPS Tracking
In today’s digital world, cyber stalking and GPS tracking are real threats that can affect your safety. As technology advances, so do the methods used to commit invasions of privacy. Apple AirTag is a great example of how useful technology can be used negatively (like to track people without their knowledge). Let's look at why it is important to be aware of these dangers.
National Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to pause and reflect on the prevalence of stalking in our daily lives. It’s estimated that 7.5 million people are stalked each year in the United States alone – with women being more likely to be targeted than men. Let’s take a deep dive into why women face more risks from stalkers, what signs to look out for, and how to best protect yourself if you ever find yourself in this situation.
Make 2023 Your Healthiest Year Yet!
2023 is here and many of us are looking to make positive changes in the new year, especially when it comes to our health. Creating a healthy New Year’s resolution can be daunting, but with the right tools and guidance, you can achieve your goals. Here are some tips for creating a healthy New Year’s resolution that will stick. 2023 is here and many of us are looking to make positive changes in the new year, especially when it comes to our health. Creating a healthy New Year’s resolution can be daunting, but with the right tools and guidance, you can achieve your goals. Here are some tips for creating a healthy New Year’s resolution that will stick.
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season can be a stressful and overwhelming time of year. Between the rush of shopping, family gatherings, festivities, end-of-year projects, and other obligations, it can be hard to find the energy or even a few moments to relax and enjoy yourself. While stress is a natural part of life, it can affect your physical health and mental well-being if it gets too extreme or prolonged. If you’re looking for ways to manage your stress levels over the holidays, here are some tips that may help. The holiday season can be a stressful and overwhelming time of year. Between the rush of shopping, family gatherings, festivities, end-of-year projects, and other obligations, it can be hard to find the energy or even a few moments to relax and enjoy yourself. While stress is a natural part of life, it can affect your physical health and mental well-being if it gets too extreme or prolonged. If you’re looking for ways to manage your stress levels over the holidays, here are some tips…
Tips to Defrost Your Motivation
The winter holidays are a time when many people tend to relax and take it easy. But for those of us who like to keep active, it can be tough to find ways to stay motivated during the colder months. Here are some tips for keeping up your exercise routine during the winter holidays:
Donating to IHCRC with AmazonSmile
When you do your holiday shopping this year, consider purchasing items through the AmazonSmile program. By adding IHCRC as your designated non-profit, every purchase you make on Amazon.com or inside the Amazon app will donate a small amount to IHCRC all at no cost to you!
Brushing Your Teeth With Purpose
You brush your teeth every day, but are you doing it with purpose? Just going through the motions isn’t enough – you need to make sure you’re brushing correctly in order to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Here’s a quick guide on how to brush your teeth with purpose.
The Costs of Domestic Violence
When we hear about the personal and societal costs of domestic violence, it is difficult to comprehend the magnitude of the issue. Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that affects all segments of our society. The direct and indirect costs of domestic violence are staggering.
Youth Activity Alerts
Hey parents and kids! Are you looking for something fun to do? Sign up for our youth program events and activities notifications! We have many events and activities happening every month to keep youth engaged by participating in cultural activities, cooking classes, physical activities, and more.
World Suicide Prevention Day
It's estimated that every day, around 123 people lose their life by suicide worldwide. That means that every 40 seconds, someone somewhere decides that life is no longer worth living. Suicide is a global problem, and it touches all of us in one way or another. Whether we have lost someone to suicide, know someone who has attempted suicide, or have ourselves struggled with suicidal thoughts, the issue is relevant to us all.
Positive Indian Parenting Class
Positive Indian Parenting is an eight week class focused on tools and techniques for effective parenting based on Native traditions. Positive Indian Parenting is designed to provide brief, practical, and culturally specific parenting skills for Native parents. We will explore values and attitudes expressed in traditional Indian child-rearing practices and then apply those values to modern parenting skills.
Mask Policy Update
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, we are requiring all visitors and patients to wear a mask while inside the clinic. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Back to School Bash
Join us for a fun day in the sun at the Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA in Tulsa. A fun day of activities awaits including access to the Splash Pad, Pool, Kayaking & Canoeing, Fishing, Water Slides, Guided Hikes, and awesome giveaways! Bring the whole family for a day you WON'T want to miss!
Happy Fourth of July!
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with family and friends, fire up the grill, and celebrate our nation’s independence. It’s also a great opportunity to get outside and get active. There are plenty of activities to choose from, so there’s no excuse not to get up and move! If you’re looking for something low-key, take a leisurely stroll around your neighborhood or go for a swim at your local pool. If you’re feeling more adventurous, head to the nearest park for a game of frisbee or go hiking/biking on one of the many trails available in Tulsa (Turkey Mountain is our favorite!). So, whether you’re looking to burn some calories or simply want to enjoy the outdoors, make the most of this holiday and get moving!
Pride Month!
For Native Americans, Pride Month is more than just a time to celebrate LGBTQ2S+ culture and history. It is an opportunity to learn more about our rich and diverse cultures, as well as a time to reflect. Despite making up nearly 3% of the U.S. population, Native Americans are often left out of the conversation when it comes to LGBTQ2S+ rights and representation. This June let’s change that!
ADHD May Not Be The Issue. Is It This?
1 out of every 15 kids has an undetected vision problem. That means there’s probably a child in every classroom in your community with a vision problem no one knows about.
Clinic Closure Notice: Wed. June 1st
The clinic will be closed Wednesday, June 1st, for staff training. Please plan visits and prescription pickups accordingly. Thank you for your patience.
Sit Less, Move More, Learn Better
This professional training is FREE and intended for classroom teachers, physical education teachers, and youth activity program staff. The activities are appropriate for use with elementary and middle schools. Our goal is to provide new activities with a focus on integrating health education and promoting mental well-being with physical activity. Activities presented will help promote health education concepts, experiential learning, team building, cooperation, and communication.
Clinic Mask Policy Update
You no longer need a mask to enter IHCRC. However, your provider may require you to put one on before entering the exam room or office. If you are ill, please continue to wear a mask for everyone’s safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
Connections: Using Our Past to Build Our Future
In order to better serve the needs of American Indian youth ages 6 to 24, IHCRC began a redesign and reinvigoration of its youth programs last year. The team noted that while suicide and drug use prevention remain crucial, IHCRC's youth programs must also be designed to address one of the most important characteristics of care for American Indians, attentiveness to the four aspects of an individual's nature (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual).
Coffee Hour and a Half Returns!
Interesting conversation and a warm cup of coffee, what more could you ask for?
Caring for our Adolescents
In spring of 2020, IHCRC's Behavioral Health Department had a waiting list of more than 60 youth. Additionally, staff had begun to recognize the need to offer support for American Indian youth identifying as LGBTQ2S+. A study by Kids Data found that 7.6% of California's Native American youth identified as LGBTQ2S+. Using that percentage to extrapolate Oklahoma numbers, more than 1,800 Native American adolescents ages 10-18 are LGBTQ2S+. (2,610 when adolescents who are dual race or ethnicity are included.)